VP, Associate General Counsel, Corporate Contracts and Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Attorney

TieTalent; South San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 275,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biopharmaceutical sector is seeking a VP, Associate General Counsel to manage corporate contracts and ensure healthcare regulatory compliance. This is a full-time role with remote work options available, aiming for a candidate with extensive experience in legal contract negotiation and compliance in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Stock options

401k plan

Unlimited paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience in FDA regulatory practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Provide healthcare regulatory compliance guidance.
• Develop compliance training programs.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Position Overview:

We seek a highly skilled and proactive Corporate Contracts and Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Attorney to oversee various transactional, compliance and other legal areas within our growing, pre-commercial biopharmaceutical company. The ideal candidate will have extensive sector experience in drafting, reviewing, strategizing, and negotiating routine and complex commercial contracts. This role is also responsible for planning, developing and implementing healthcare regulatory compliance programs and playing a lead role in the management of various corporate risks.

This is a full-time position and may be performed remotely from any location within the continental U.S. The position will report to the General Counsel.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including MSA, partnering, consulting, vendor, insurance, software, IP licensing, clinical trial, and research agreements.
• Support enterprise contract management and matter management processes and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Advise on risk management strategies related to contracts to protect company interests.
  
  

Healthcare Regulatory Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management

• Provide healthcare-related regulatory compliance guidance on FDA, DOJ, and state-level regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and implement processes to mitigate regulatory and operational risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compliance aspects of R&D, pre-commercial and commercial activities.
• Monitor evolving compliance regulations that impact the business and stay current with best compliance practices.
  
  

Corporate Compliance Training Program Development

• Develop and implement a diverse corporate compliance program, including training and monitoring to ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal policies, in coordination with the Regulatory Department and Clinical Programs and other Legal Department staff, Human Resources, Information Technology, and other departments as appropriate.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on healthcare regulatory compliance issues, ethical conduct and company policies overall.
• With other involved departments, provide oversight and legal advice in connection with regulatory compliance audits, internal investigations, and enforcement actions.
• Provide legal advice as requested and as appropriate to senior management, the CEO, and the Board of Directors.
  
  

Support Legal Department Operations Management

• Coordinate with other attorneys and professionals in the development and implementation of the Legal Department's operations management activities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active Bar admission.
• At least 8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life science industries, focusing on contract law and healthcare regulatory compliance.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, writing, and other communication skills, with proven success in managing complex legal issues.
• Experience in FDA regulatory practice, particularly in connection with submission of a New Drug Application and commercial launch of a drug product, corporate governance, intellectual property, or employment law is desirable.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align legal and compliance strategies with business objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments.
• Detail-oriented, takes initiative, and solution-focused in legal and compliance matters.
• High level of curiosity about understanding the source of problems and considering potential solutions.
• Quality-improvement mindset.
• Team minded and willing to pick up projects to support colleagues in the legal department.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

What we offer:

• Industry competitive compensation
• Performance-based bonuses
• Stock options
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k plan
• A collaborative and innovative work environment at the forefront of biotech advancements
  
  

Give Your Best, Live Wholesomely

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents
• FSA and HAS
• Basic Life Insurance 2x Earnings and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare advocates group to help navigate the healthcare system
  
  

Work-life Balance

• Unlimited paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Remote work option
• Paid holidays
• Mental health days
• Winter shutdown
• Casual work environment
  
  

We uphold the ethos of work-life harmony, where enjoyment is woven into our fundamental values of integrity, teamwork, compassion, and excellence.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work remotely is $275,000-$315,000 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company's 401k plan provided they meet plan requirements. Employees will also enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The transition from standing and sitting often.

Specific vision for this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Evening and weekend work as necessary. Flexible hours (domestic time zones) may be required in this remote environment.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification as well as general description of benefits and other compensation and it is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Employer: VISTAGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC., is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

All Employee's have rights under Federal Employment Laws and link to the three posters: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster Know Your Rights Poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Overview Of The Company

Headquartered in South San Francisco, CA, Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) is a late clinical-stage company leveraging its pioneering neuroscience and deep understanding of nose-to-brain neurocircuitry to develop and commercialize a broad and diverse pipeline of intranasal product candidates called pherines. Each pherine product candidate in Vistagen's neuroscience pipeline is designed to rapidly activate olfactory system and brain neurocircuitry to achieve desired therapeutic benefits and differentiated safety without requiring systemic absorption or binding to neurons in the brain. Vistagen's neuroscience pipeline also includes an oral prodrug, AV-101, with potential to impact certain neurological conditions involving the NMDA receptor. Vistagen is passionate about developing transformative treatment options to improve the lives of individuals underserved by the current standard of care for multiple highly prevalent disorders, including social anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) associated with menopause. Connect at

• South San Francisco, California
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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